Shutter Speed Exercise by rosiekerr

Shutter Speed Exercise

So, here are the results from using 3 different shutter speeds, ISO on auto, indoor lighting (sorry) and no editing other than to crop and put in a collage. 25 mm lens (would be a 50 mm on a full frame).

The technique is offered here, for those that may care to participate: http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/24622/camera-setting-challenge-shutter-speed-handheld

Left
1/125
2.8 [F]
200 ISO

Middle
1/60
4.0 [F]
200 ISO

Right
1/8
11.0 [F]
200 ISO

Honestly, I can't see much difference between them. Handheld, all shots. I was interested to see that, even on auto, my camera chose to keep the ISO at 200. I wonder if I did this technique challenge correctly?
Hey Rosie, maybe try photographing something in a somewhat difficult light or something that is moving. I expect that would show some bigger differences in the three photos. It is interest that the auto kept ISO at 200. Looks like the compensation was made in the aperture. Either way interesting subject! I like the slight reflection.
January 19th, 2015  
@ksyvarth You are probably right... I should make my camera work a little harder to find the outside limits. :) Poor thing!
January 19th, 2015  
Lovely capture :-) If you are practicing with shutter speed, try birds whether in flight or just eating. No matter what they are doing there is always movement. Great for shutter speed practice :-)
January 19th, 2015  
Or.......dropping something into water. That will test your patience lol :-)
January 19th, 2015  
Nicely done, like this a lot
January 19th, 2015  
A lovely collage, looks great.
January 19th, 2015  
You did it correctly and the results are exactly as you'd expect. If you had image stabilisation on you might not see any difference so try with it off or just try slower shutter speeds. This one is more about pushing you rather than the camera :)
January 19th, 2015  
Well done, neat reflection
January 19th, 2015  
Great series. I have to give this a go when I get home.
January 19th, 2015  
I like your experiment. I tried something similar at a jump rope contest so I could really see the difference in the blur. I should do more of this. You're inspiring me.
January 20th, 2015  
Love the image...I need to be more adventurous !! Good on you for trying...and I can't really see a great deal of difference. I do a lot of shots on auto..since I take so many impromptu shots...and always want to be ready. But I need to experiment more!!
January 20th, 2015  
I want to try this as well. It sounds like a good learning opportunity. I've enjoyed looking at everyone's series of shots. To me, the first image seems the softest, and the last the clearest. The entire collage gives me such a serene feeling.
January 20th, 2015  
I like your subject. I still need to do this exercise.
January 20th, 2015  
What a cool setup!!
January 20th, 2015  
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